MINI Coupé Challenge Racer

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  1. Nathan

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    This is allegedly the car that will be running in the the Ring 24 Hours.

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  2. Justa Jim

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    I really can not get past that roof line and in this one it reminds me of the Targa, where the center sections lifted off. Maybe a semi-convertible would be a good idea.

    Jim
     
  3. jpropane

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    I think they forgot the shifter......
     
  4. jpropane

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    I stand corrected. Nice shifter beside the steering wheel!
     
  5. minimark

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    Yep, THERE IT IS!!!! :)
     
  6. Mr. Jim

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  7. Redbeard

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    Is a sequential shifter an option on JCWs? I want one if that's the case... :arf::biggrin5:
     
  8. CHKMINI

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    Gotta have one...and the silver/red combo is tight!
     
  9. Vollgas

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    That is one cool MINI.
     
  10. Metalman

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    I see the IC through the lower grill is much larger than stock.
     
  11. Nathan

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    [startrumor] Thats the larger IC the secret MINI Coupe JCW GP will use [/startrumor]
     
  12. old81

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    I do believe that is a very nice coupe.:biggrin5:

    I can hear this banging up the gears with that big azz sequential box. :eek6:

    That is a big shift stick, I wonder why they did not use a paddle system?

    Nice, I wonder what it weighs....
     
  13. Minidave

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    Well, now I see where the extra 45 lbs is - now THAT'S some extra stiffening! :biggrin5:
     
  14. Rixter

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    That rear spoiler is too big. Its disproportional to the rest of the car, IMHO.
     
  15. Metalman

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    45 pounds more than it should.....:D
     
  16. Metalman

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    Huh....
    Maybe that is the new stock.....:D
     
  17. BlimeyCabrio

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  18. N2MINI

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    I like... agree that the rear spoiler looks a bit BIG, but sure some engineer/wind tunnel guru said it has to be like that!!!
     
  19. minimark

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    Yea it is big but I'm a bit more surprised by how close to the deck lid it is.....
     
  20. Justa Jim

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    They should have consulted with G4. Their stuff actually works. :Thumbsup::D

    Jim
     

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